Real estate industry

The U.S. Southeast: red-hot region turns up heat in location competition

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Most Southeast states, such as South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Kentucky, are ranked as the current hottest spots in facility location. From 1990-1995, the region accounted for nearly 40% of the total of new and expanded facilities in the US. While Alabama offers yet-untapped natural resources, efficient transportation system and attractive incentives, Delaware boasts low operating costs, responsive government leaders and a competent labor force. On the other hand, both Florida and Georgia lure businesses through tax incentives and tax credits.

Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development, Economic Development NEC

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The U.S. Southeast: a recipe for success

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The strategic advantages offered by the southeastern states are enhanced by the region's skilled labor force, low operating costs, pro-business environment and high quality of life. A number of state officials in the southeast states believe that the growth of corporate relocations to the region will result in a healthier mix of diversified industries that could only spell growth for the states. The southeast has attracted about 6,036 new and expanded facilities between 1990 and 1996, with North Carolina leading the other southeastern states in relocations.

The U.S. Southeast: a warm welcome awaits

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The US Southeast offers a warm business climate, a high quality of life and a productive labor force to potential corporate investors looking for prime industrial locations. The Southeast, composed of the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee, has an area of 752,500 sq km and a population of 43 million. Collectively, the states that comprise the Southeast also offer a low cost of living and mild weather as further incentives for corporations considering a new location.